Solid Waste Operations Co-op Student

Solid Waste Operations Co-op Student

Co-op Student

• Barrie, Ontario

Apply Now Posting Number : COOP -26-14

Job Type : Co-op,  Full-time, Up to 4 Months, Union

Salary Range : $17.60 to $23.82 per hour

Posted : Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Application Deadline : Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 11 : 59 pm The Opportunity The Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability Department is comprised of three Branches : Solid Waste Operations, Solid Waste Management Policy and Planning, and Environmental Risk Management and Compliance. Overall, this department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City's Landfill site, which includes non-hazardous solid waste disposal, household hazardous waste receiving and disposal, leaf and yard waste disposal and composting, and solid waste collection and disposal. The Environmental Risk Management and Compliance Branch aims to minimize environmental risk associated with growth and corporate infrastructure, including source water protection, climate change strategy, sustainable development strategy, contaminated site response, sewer use by-law, spill response, ground water and surface water monitoring and investigations, and site plan reviews. This department also develops and maintains strategies that promote circular economy and environmental sustainability, including waste diversion programs, sustainable waste management strategy, public outreach, and education. The Waste Disposal Section is responsible for ensuring the safe handling and management of solid waste in accordance with applicable legislative requirements and the effective operation of engineered control systems.

The successful applicant to this position will perform and / or assist with the following tasks :

Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job Corporate Culture : Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community. Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed. Education (degree / diploma / certifications)

Knowledge / Skill / Ability

Conditions of Employment